You dream of saying your vows surrounded by vibrant wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, ancient forests and the iconic silhouette of Washington's highest volcano.
You want a day that is wild, intentional, adventurous, romantic and completely yours!
Here's what we provide:
✔ Photography and Videography
✔ Permit and Planning Support
✔ Officiating
✔ Guides
We're Mt. Rainier locals who live for these adventures! We know the trails, the light and would love to be your Mt. Rainier elopement photographer!
“They had our entire elopement day planned with ease—and even had backup plans for the unexpected. Getting married on Mt. Rainier right after the snow melted could have been stressful, but they made it feel effortless.”
-Mariah and Simon
Picture this: sunset on a ridgeline, Mt. Rainier glowing pink, wind in your veil, sharing personal vows with just the two of you (or a few close ones). Pure magic and zero stress.
But right now, Google has you overwhelmed: permits, restricted spots, unpredictable weather, hiking in wedding clothes, timelines...
Let's Fix That. As your Mount Rainier elopement photographers' we will handle it all!
(98% of couples who inquire book us. The other 2% usually miss out because we're already booked that day.)
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✔ Mt. Rainier Location Guidance | Helping you find the most epic spots with wildflowers, alpine lakes, and jaw-dropping views, so you don’t have to worry about scouting or rules.
✔ Custom Timeline Planning | Ensuring perfect light, manageable hikes, and plenty of time to soak it all in, so you can focus on each other instead of the clock.
✔ Permit & Logistics Support | Walking you through the National Park permit process and insider tips, so everything runs smoothly.
✔ Various Adventure Coverage | From 4 hours to full day coverage, hiking alongside you to document every laugh, tear and champagne pop.
✔ 400+ Hand-Edited Images | Delivered in a beautiful online gallery, plus a sneak peek within 72 hours.
✔ Officiating services | Included with all packages
Discover the perfect package to match your dream day!
HEY THERE!
We’re a wife and husband duo who live for wild places, perfect light, and turning your Mt. Rainier “I do” into an adventure you’ll never stop reliving.
Mac will excitedly over-plan every detail (!!!) Best trails, wildflower reports, permits, timelines, shot lists. Erik will chase the magic light and cinematic moments he’s been obsessed with for 15+ years.
We both grew up at the base of Mt. Rainier so "The Mountain" (as we call it) isn’t just a backdrop to us, it’s HOME. We grew up hiking these trails, know every hidden spot, and can read the weather like locals (because we are).
Together we hike with you, cry with you, and deliver photos + films that feel exactly like your day felt.
Let’s go make something epic.
“If you are in search of a stress-free wedding day, you must book Elope and Be Wild as your photo/video team! From our very first zoom call to the day of our elopement, Machaela and Erik went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day was the laid back adventure of a lifetime that we always dreamt of."
-Melissa and Blake
The joy keeps coming: sneak peeks within 48-72 hours let you relive the emotions immediately, followed by your full gallery with all of the best photos from your day (no limits!). Share easily online with family, and receive a beautiful custom USB drive: tangible keepsakes to hold, print and turn your elopement into memories that last a lifetime.
Your day unfolds effortlessly: we guide you through the adventure with ease, capturing authentic joy, silly laughs, and intimate vows amid breathtaking wild beauty (think wildflower hikes or golden-hour glow). No awkward posing! Just you two being fully present, connected and immersed in the magic. Let us handle the details and turn fleeting moments into timeless memories.
We kick off with a relaxed planning call where we dive into your vision, hike comfort and must-have moments. The goal is to turn overwhelming options into an exciting, tailored plan. As lifelong PNW locals, we scout the perfect locations (iconic vistas or secret gems), help with permits, craft seamless timelines with weather backups and share trusted vendor/lodging recommendations. You walk away confident, stress-free, and buzzing with anticipation; no guesswork, just pure excitement for your adventure.